September 19, 2024

Steroid Use Doubled Diabetes Risk in UK Study

UK study of 451,606 hospitalized patients reveals systemic glucocorticoid use associated with 2.6-fold increased risk of new-onset diabetes, with incidence rates of 51.9 vs 18.5 per 100 person-years in exposed vs unexposed groups.

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September 18, 2024

Could Sulthiame Offer a New Drug Treatment for Sleep Apnea?

Patients on 300 mg of sulthiame saw a nearly 40% reduction in apnea episodes in just 12 weeks, offering a promising new drug treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

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September 13, 2024

Hot Flashes at Night: Timing Matters

Nocturnal hot flashes are more frequent after midnight, with more than half occurring in the second half of the night, potentially disrupting REM sleep and contributing to heightened cardiovascular disease risk in perimenopausal women.

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September 10, 2024

EASD: Diabetes-Asthma May Share Bidirectional Link

Patients with type 2 diabetes may face an 83% higher risk of developing asthma, while patients with asthma are 28% more likely to develop diabetes, revealing a bidirectional relationship.

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September 10, 2024

EASD: 25 Seconds of Speech May Reveal Diabetes

AI-powered voice analysis identifies type 2 diabetes with up to 71% accuracy using 25 seconds of speech.

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September 09, 2024

EASD: Childhood Diet Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Risk

A new study finds childhood consumption of berries linked to lower type 1 diabetes risk, while fruit and oats associated with higher risk.

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September 09, 2024

EASD: Sleep Timing Linked to Fat Distribution, Diabetes

New study reveals night owls may have a 46% higher risk for type 2 diabetes, with increased ectopic fat deposition a potential culprit.

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September 09, 2024

Higher BMI Linked to Severe Infection Risk

Study finds a 30% higher bacterial infection risk per each 5-point increase in BMI.

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September 09, 2024

EASD: Insulin Resistance Tied to 31 Diseases

For each unit increase in insulin resistance, the risk of pancreatitis rose by 31%, the risk of sleep disorders by 18%, and the risk of bacterial infections by 8%.

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